Better Government

We all know San Francisco faces serious challenges. We can identify the problems, but politics are clouding our efforts to find the solutions. Over the past decade, the cost of city government has increased from $4.2 billion to $6.6 billion, while the city continues to experience a growing deficit each year. Our government is spending nearly 58 percent more than a decade ago – but are voters experiencing a city that is 58 percent better? We can – and should – make sure our city government is as efficient, as creative, and as progressive as San Francisco itself. I am convinced that the single most progressive thing we can do right now is to make sure government works. We need the type of bold ideas and leadership that will move San Francisco City Hall away from fighting about the few issues that divide us – and move toward collaborating on the practical solutions that will drive our city forward.

Throwing Down the Gauntlet: Gov 1.0 vs. Gov 2.0

By sf-admin • Better Government

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Supervisor David Chiu is asking the City Attorney to draft legislation mandating the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Public Works to create an “automated towing notification service,” so drivers …
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13 years ago

San Francisco General Fund Spending Up 50 Percent

By sf-admin • Better Government

By: Dakin Sloss

According to the data that we gathered at California Common Sense, San Francisco’s government per capita spending has increased significantly (even adjusting for inflation) in the last two decades.

In …
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An API for Ethics in City Government

By sf-admin • Better Government

By: Phil Ting

Regular readers of Reset know we are all about crowdsourcing solutions to San Francisco city problems. But as we think about unlocking the wisdom of the crowds …
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13 years ago

San Francisco’s Need for Open, Transparent Government

By sf-admin • Better Government

Would you have more confidence in city government if it were open and transparent?

With emerging technology, the ability for government to share information has never been easier. As the …
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13 years ago

An API for Ethics in City Government

By sf-admin • Better Government

Regular readers of Reset know we are all about crowdsourcing solutions to San Francisco city problems. But as we think about unlocking the wisdom of the crowds to make our …
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